The number of congregations joining the “sanctuary” effort to help protect undocumented immigrants from Donald Trump’s deportation force has doubled since his election, according to faith leaders. “Congregations have been knocking down our doors,” said Rev. Noel Andersen of the Church World Service. “We expect more because of the outcry from...
Continue
»
English (en español al final de la página): Los Angeles Times: As soon as he is inaugurated, Trump will move to clamp down on immigration By Brian Bennett TPM: How Far Will He Go? The 5 Biggest Questions About Trump’s Immigration Plan By Lauren Fox Medium: What Will You...
Continue
»
On the heels of last Saturday’s powerful #HereToStay action, immigrants from all over the country will be trekking to the Women’s March on Washington in a display of resistance to the forces of hate. “It is our moral duty to keep families together,” states the Women’s March platform, “and...
Continue
»
English (en español al final de la página): Washington Post: D.C. is a sanctuary city. Here’s what that means. By Claritza Jimenez Huffington Post: Number Of Sanctuary Congregations Doubles Since Trump’s Election By Roque Planas WNYC: City-Funded Lawyers Help More Detained Immigrants Win Cases By Beth Fertig Orlando.com: Florida...
Continue
»
Advocates led by Center for Community Change Action/FIRM, SEIU, and United We Dream rallied in over 70 events this past weekend in defense of the nation’s immigrants and against Donald Trump’s plans for deportations, criminalization, and hate. Held exactly one week before another unified demonstration against the incoming administration...
Continue
»
English (en español al final de la página): NPR: Groups Protest Trump’s Immigration Positions Across The Country By Brakkton Booker and Michel Martin NBC: Immigration Activists Stage Day of Action Against Trump By Maggie Vespa CNBC: We will stand for our values in trade and immigration, eBay CEO Devin...
Continue
»
A new report from Silva Mathena at the Center for American Progress highlights the devastating impact the termination of DACA would have not just on Dreamers, but on all Americans. The human costs are immeasurable. If Donald Trump ends DACA after taking the oath of office next Friday, the more than 750,000 young people who have...
Continue
»
Three activists from Michigan, New York, and Vermont are sharing personal testimonies about why they are attending the Women’s March in Washington, DC on January 21st. With more than 150,000 estimated attendees, including a coalition of groups and allies ranging from Planned Parenthood to the NAACP, it’s “expected to be...
Continue
»
English (en español al final de la página): Time: Dreamers Face Uncertain Future After Confirmation Hearings By Maya Rhodan Remezcla: A Look At Attorney General Appointee Jeff Sessions’ Long History of Hostility Toward Latinos Washington Post: Fearing Trump, lawmakers try to help ‘dreamers’ stay in the United States By...
Continue
»
A host of groups including iAmerica and RI4A held a #HereToStay Twitter conversation yesterday with vital information for immigrants, their families, and allies ahead of the National Day of Action this Saturday, 1/14. Immigrant families and their allies are expected to gather in nearly 70 locations nationwide for the Day of Action,...
Continue
»
